Can rear airbags help with departure angle?
I know there are a number of things to be concerned with related to "off-roading" a truck camper but I have seen quite a few pics of jacks and campers run into the ground while trying to cross streams...
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If departure angle in a given situation is a concern I would (without admonishing) be aware if the situation before getting into such a predicament.
Other things to consider would be removing the jacks if there were a close encounter with the ground... then use any kind of blocking under tires to raise enough to clear (I carry several pieces of 2x, 4x and 6x for leveling that might come in handy) Look for adjacent rocks and fallen timber if needed. Adding blocking under tires might not be feasible in a rushing stream situation.
Not trying to detract from the OP's question, but if departure angle is a concern, then the concern should also be for the overall terrain traveled because such an angle is pretty darn steep to encounter. One has gotta' know the terrain before getting into such a situation... again, not flaming, but that is a pretty steep angle that the overall terrain will tell the camper the context.
Interesting topic for the conversation!
Other things to consider would be removing the jacks if there were a close encounter with the ground... then use any kind of blocking under tires to raise enough to clear (I carry several pieces of 2x, 4x and 6x for leveling that might come in handy) Look for adjacent rocks and fallen timber if needed. Adding blocking under tires might not be feasible in a rushing stream situation.
Not trying to detract from the OP's question, but if departure angle is a concern, then the concern should also be for the overall terrain traveled because such an angle is pretty darn steep to encounter. One has gotta' know the terrain before getting into such a situation... again, not flaming, but that is a pretty steep angle that the overall terrain will tell the camper the context.
Interesting topic for the conversation!
